The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 42.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma May-Finnegan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4EP
Town setting
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Hertsmere Jewish Primary School
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Radlett Preparatory School Ltd
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Monksmead School
Primary · 2.0km away
Shenley Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkside Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkside Community Primary School?
Parkside Community Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkside Community Primary School take?
Parkside Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkside Community Primary School?
Parkside Community Primary School is in Borehamwood, WD6 4EP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkside Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parkside Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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